Haverfordwest and Milford Haven Telegraph and General Weekly Reporter for the Counties of Pembroke Cardigan Carmarthen Glamorgan and the Rest of South Wales

I A Boon For Bitb Lovers. People are too ready to assum that science is a matter of test-tubes and scalpelsaixl is confined to the laboratory, but the spirit oficienco recogniseq no such limitations. It is an atfeude of mind that is the monopoly of no class, and tie earnest student finds his laboratory wherever desire for truth directs his observation. „ We ned not, therefore, be surprised to learn that there i such a thing as a science of literature. Indeed, inportaut work has already been done in tracing the evolution of literary forms, and just RJ; the biologist tracks living matter right back to tha; jelly-ike speck which he calls the amoeba, so the\iterarT scientist finds in the chants and dances (If ssvages the protoplasmic stuff from which have sprung the drama and other forms of poetry. Tbas a concep- tion of world literature has arisen, a literature which reflects the emotions and «,api.«w HIS of the human race at different stages' development without distinctions of nationally. In this de- partment of knowledge none us done more effective work than Professor R. 3. Moulton, and it.is to his investigations of the lteriry structure of the Bible the attention of the teacbr is particu- larly directed. Literary structure has to do with the form in which a work is presented and not wiíh the inter- pretation of the matter which the wirk oontain3. Nevertheless, our interpretation maybe impeded or misled by faulty form. Most of is have read Shakespeare's Macbeth." Imagine our dismay if this magnificent drama bad been presented to us in the form of chapters and verses, wHh no distinc- tions of character, no stage directions, iVith nothing to show whether Macbeth or Macduf or Banquo was the speaker. The exquisite joj of reading would have been swallowed up in the nental effort to understand. Yet it is in this Nray that the matchless prose and poetry of the ISble are pre- sented to us. Confusion is the result. An innocent reader, for instance, ignorant of tie dramatic qualities of the Book of Job, takes ibe words of Eliphaz, or Bildad, or Zophar, as the vords of God, regardless of the fact that in the las) part of the book these friends of Job bring downthe wrath of God upon their heads for some of fcheii unfortunate remarks. In accounting for the circumstances that make such a blunder possible thare is no need to go into details about the difficulties attending the deciphering of ancient manuscsptB. Let it suffice to say that they were great, for even the words in these manuscripts were UJt separated from each other. Nevertheless, in tht case of the Greek and Latin classics, scholars with an appre- ciation of literary form made their study a labour or love, ana nave nanded on to us th. treasures of the past in an appropriate setting. But the men who gave us a faithful translation of tie Bible were apparently not so much lovers of literature as scriptural commentators, with the result that the biblical text.s been chopped up i1.to chapters and verses Mr their convenience at the cost of literary form. Of course we may hearthe criticism that form does not count as long as we have the matter, but facts impreach this judgment. A dew- drop is a matter of form. It spæ-kles like IJo diamond in some flower's heart, and sends back kisses to the morning sun. The child sees it and laughs with glee; little fingers plulrk the jewel from its casket; and lo! the dewdrop is no more. True enough its weight remains ibe same, its chemical constituents are unaltered, but its soul of beauty has vanished with its form. Form counts every time, even in the most material things of life. The veriest clown does not drink his tea from a trough. Professor Moulton, however, has saved lovers of biblical literature from despair. Tlve yearll of his life be has devoted to editing the "Modern Reader's Bible," but although this charming edition has been before the public for a consider- able time, the majorfty of people seem to be unaware of its existence. The translation is based on the revised version, and is presented in a hand- some volume of 1733 pages with excellent introduc- tions and notes. The unique distinction of the edition is the attention paid to literary structure. The artificial arrangement of the chapters and verses disappears, appropriate titles and settings #8 IMIR re&d the Consequently, possessors of is repunkable work are immediately carried away by enthusiasm, They feel inclined to climb the hill-tops to announce the glad tidings for it seems to them unutterable folly that their fellow-creatures should miss so good a thing. The writer remembers showing his own copy to a little friend of thirteen and pointing out the Story of Samwn, which was set before her eyes with all the attractiveness of her favourite novel. "But it's interesting," she exclaimed, "it's like a book," and in this quick intuition of a child he found suifident condem- nation of the old and justification forthc new. No philosopher would ask for more. No description can do credit to the firtues of this edition, but two- slight impressions J its method may not be out of place. Let us brusl the cobwebs from our Bibles and turn to the foey second and the forty-third Psalms. In the Mo<brn Reader's Bible these two Psalms are not treattd as separate entities, but are printed as one poem frith the title, Exiled from the House of God." rte metrical charm of the original is reproduced in ttese stanzas of pathetic beauty, while through the vhole floats the haunting refrain: Why art thou cast down, 0 my soil ? And why art thou disquieted wit'in me? I Hope thou in God For I shall yet praise him, Who is the health of my cojintenoce, And my God- By the welding of these two Psalrs into one I sacred poem the linity of the experion6 appeals to the Imagination, apd it is possibla t trace the dawn of hope in the singer's desponency, until the final repetition of the refrain sfeeis to strike the ear with a new note. I Let us now find the Song of Solomonand, turn- ing to the last two verses of the fit capter and the first three of the se8ond, observi the new arrangement: I I THE BRIDL- Behold, thou art fair, my belced, ea, pleasant I Also our pouch is green. The beams of our house are ctJas, I Apd our rafters are firs. j I am the rose of Sharon, A lily of the valleys- THE JiBlDEGKOOM. As a lily among thorns, j So is my love among the da|ghte>< THE BRIDE. As the apple tree among the treetof tic wood, So is my beloved among the sons. These illustrations are painfully nmqnate, but even the fragment of the tioug of an g is enough to indicate the perils of those wbotel with the lips and are blind to form. Let pcfdice take wmga and Qy away. It is a friendly ce we sea 4 mL_t when we tear ?ne napqages troin OU xdb K Modern Reader's Bible is not a n<#>ook, it is the old book at its best. It is the fruit result of scientific method in the sphere of literaPtructure. To have it in the home means that litteads will bend lovingly over its golden pages, liave it in the study casts a searchlight on theghway-of the world's wisdom. To have it in tbeart is to hear the music of the ages as long as m,ory lasts. It is A nitv to die without seeing it. u J. M. -1

■ RECORD PRICE FOR ?OL. Record prices have been Curef for over 200,000 lb. of wool, sold co-operitivelyy Ontario farmers under the auspices of be onrio Sheep Breeders' Association. The prses avaged well over 3s. per lb. This is believedto be ie highest in the history of Canada. Oer ItV farmers particpated. The wool was solcby tenir.

IF CHRIST LIVD N)W. When the Master of Bailioud finibed speak- ing on Religion and Natior Life at Hamp- stead on Thursday a young a asked If Christ was on earth to-day, was undEp years of age, and was not in holy orders, do yobink He would be engaged in making German bws or prefer to be in prison for holding conscious objections ?" I don't like that form option," replied the Master of Balliol. Thereb many historical incongruities you can brIng iby simply imagin- in that, or the otberopr instance, Julius Caesar at the telephoned hgbter.) Can you imagine any reHgous leader reHgous-minded manboldingbwkifbesaw tgg done to cbildren for whom he was resporisib d not doing all be could to prevent them? (Aluse.) If you can, then your imagination is klr than mine, and I bow before it."

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The Telegraph Cigarette Fund. SIR,—I have the pleasure of writing to thank you for the most welcome gift of cigarettes, which I received yesterday. It being Friday, and we hav- ing run short of our weekly allowance, they were much appreciated. I have not much news to tell you of our doings, as you have already had letters about the fighting at Gaza. We have moved from that part over to the right and things are quite normal here. We are expecting big things to come off shortly. We have to do our o.vn cooking, so you can guess we are not doing so bad in the land of Milk and Honey." Yours, &c., E. G. JOXES, 14/7/17. 56483. DEAR Sin,-I received your box of cigarettes on Wednesday last, for which very many thanks. They are most acceptable out here and help us to bear our hardships. A cigarette is a great com- fort to us in the trenches, and of course we are not always able to get them when there are no can- teens near. Therefore a few received here are doubly welcome. We are getting very bad weather this week, raining every day. Again thanking you and wishing yon every success. I remain. Yours sincerely, TPte)*. J. EVANS. France, August 4, 1917. DEAR SIR, Your very welcome gift arrived quite safe. It is very kind of the people of Harfat to think of the boys out here, and I assure you we appreciate it very much. I receive the "Telegraph every week, and am interested to see the news of the old town. Thanking you again for the interest you have taken. I remain, yours, &c., s/s L. O. PHILLIPS, 25701, H. Sub, No. 6, Vet. Hospital. France, August 3, 1917. Dear Sir,-Many thanks for the box of cigarettes you sent me, which I was very glad to have. I have enjoyed some. good smokes in the trenches. I get your paper sent out to me every week, so I get news from Haverfordwest. I am in the best of health., Very thaDkfuPto the friends of Haver- fordwest.—I remain, yours truly, S. C. JOHN. France, Aug. 3rd, 1917.

TRAGIO DEATH AT MILFORD I HAVEN. On Friday evening an inquest was held at North Road Baptist Vestry, Milford Haven, on Ellen Browning, of Pentower House, Castle Terrace, who died very suddenly the previous Tuesday evening whilst on her way home from the cinema. Rev. John Lamb was foreman of the jury, which was for the first time reduced to eight. The first witness, James Bramble, chief stoker, R.N., said he had known deceased since 1889 and lived with her for 12 years. She was a widow, aged 42. Witness was at home on sick leave and deceased was in her usual health on the day of her I death and was arranging for an outing the next day. They attended the Cinema on Tuesday evening. On the way home she complained, and said, Don't walk too fast, Jim, I can't get my breath." They stopped a few minutes and then went into Robert Street. Mr Bevan and his son helped them to Greville Road. Deceased com- plained of her heart and said, I'm going to die, Jim." When they got to Mrs Mithias, Greville Road, Mr Bevan's son went for the doctor. Dr. Dundas did not come, but gave the messenger a bottle of medicine. Before be could send for another doctor the woman was dead. There was no brandy in the house. She died at lo mindtes to W ad 0 Iist words were I 'm dying, .?nttr,lSLst words were •• I'm dying, Jim." She IErnnperf st tr r''?sL 11 ? ?Y the picture I ?? ?? ??hoQ? M Mm-that his wife the t. rç.R -vitness b?ped her to the -Y -ana *M comnia.upd aU the time Dt. H. Q. WiU;ams said that after what he beard tbere Sre °"? doubt that the woman die^ of heart failgre, nhoafd neoesM?fK° if The attack of pleurisy would not Dever^ bring heart trouble. He had nevr ttended' her. D.taml,un,ea a verdict of Death from natural causes."

SCOUT NOTES.- I 2nd HAVERFORDNVEST (PEAECE'S OWN) 1 THOOP. In conjunction with all other institutions we are suffering adversely from the effects of the war. Several members of the troop have joined the colours, whilst others in consequence of the short. age of labour appear to have little time to devote to their scout work. It is, however, satisfactory to know that, in accordance with the third Scout Law, they are making themselves useful in various ways. In going through the register on 1st. August I find we size as follow,3 Number in troop Second class scouts ..10 Tenderfoots lo Proficiency badges 22 War Service do. 2 On the other hand our recent losses are made up as follows Roll of service s Called to higher service .1 Solva Patrol disbanded .6 1 Although oar numbers are thus reduced I am glad to say we have good material left, and look ford ward to securing some recruits to counteract the loss caused by the unavoidable leakage mentioned. Subscriptions to this-troop will in future be kept quite separate from those of the Boys' Brigade and will be received and acknowledged by me (see notice in another column ). The District Secretary, Scoutmasters, and two scouts from each Troop are kindly invited by Scoutmaster Mrs Howell Walters, to take part in the Sale of Work to-morrow at Broad Haven. Poyston Rally-This has been fixed for Thursday, 6th September. I

I Blow To Claimant. FULHAM GROCER'S £ 20,000 FOR- I TUNE WILLED AWAY. Mr Charles Freeman, of Milford Haven, who, as stated in last week's "Telegraph," claims to be the brother of Mr Frederick Freeman, the Fulham grocer who left a £ 13,000 hoard of jewels and money in his bedroom, is not the only claimant in the field. Mr Cooney, solicitor to the estate, said on Thurs- day that two other peopje, a man and a women, claiming to be relatives of Mr Freeman, bad visited him. "The Milford Haven claimant turned up this morning, but I told him that, even if he were Mr Freeman's brother, there was nothing for him, for the money was specifically willed away. There are charitable bequests amounting to about £ 8,000. and these, with the annuities and the duties, will absorb the whole of the Estate of about £ 20,000. Tho man then went away to inspect the will at Somerset House. The woman visitor said she was Mr Freeman Is* niece. She came from Kensalgreen, but would not give her present name. A man called on Monday bn, gave no name and address, merely stating that he was a relative. I told him, too, that there was nothing for him, and be-vent away."

LOSSES ON PEMBROKESHIRE INNS At Newport Bankruptcy Court on Thursday wWu?h- amBodm, a remount clerk at Monmouth, said his tiabHites were ;eMi )59 4d and his insets £ 10. He attributed his failure to losses made while he was tenant of two public-houses, the Plough Inn Narberth, and the Royal Oak, Saundersfoot, after he left Tenby, where he was a squadron sergeant-major in the 10th Hussars. He said that his takings at the Plough ranged from IOid to 20s per day. After war broke out his takings at the Royal Oak were practi- cally nil. The examination was closed.

TENBY DRAPER LEAVES OVER 120,000. Mr William Lewis, of 11, Deer Park, Tenby, retired draper, who died on July 1, 1916, has left property of the gross value of £ 22,376 3s. 6d., includ- ing personalty of the net value of X18,989 Os. lOd. Probate is granted to Arthur Scott Lewis, of Sunnymead, Tenby, son.

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